Junior Model Maker (Graduate Opportunity)

Start your career creating world-class scale models.

Have you recently graduated in Product Design, Model Making, Industrial Design or a related course? Do you love making things, solving problems and working with your hands?

At Scale Models Weston, we create museum-quality scale models for clients in the superyacht, commercial marine, defence and exhibition industries.

We're looking for an enthusiastic Graduate Junior Model Maker to join our experienced workshop team. You'll work alongside highly skilled craftspeople who will help you develop the techniques, confidence and experience needed to become a professional model maker.

What you'll be doing

As part of our workshop team, you'll learn how to:
* Manufacture high-quality scale models from technical drawings and CAD data.
* Build model components using a wide variety of materials, including wood, plastics, acrylics and metals.
* Operate workshop machinery safely and accurately.
* Assemble and finish detailed model components.
* Prepare models for painting and exhibition-quality presentation.
* Use modern manufacturing techniques, including laser cutting and 3D printing.
* Support the team of model makers throughout the production process.
* Develop your 3D Rhino and practical workshop skills while working on real client projects.

We'd love to see someone who has:
* Excellent attention to detail.
* Strong practical making skills.
* Experience using workshop equipment as part of your course or personal projects.
* The ability to interpret technical drawings.
* Good problem-solving skills.
* Pride in producing work to a high standard.
* A positive attitude and willingness to learn from experienced colleagues.

Desirable but not essential
* CAD experience (Rhino).
* 3D printing.
* Laser cutting.
* Spray finishing or painting.
* A portfolio demonstrating practical projects.

What you'll receive
* Training from experienced professional model makers.
* The opportunity to work on prestigious projects for internationally recognised clients.
* A varied and creative working environment.
* Ongoing support and mentoring.
* Opportunities to develop specialist workshop and Rhino skills.
* Career progression within a growing business.

If you're passionate about making, enjoy solving practical challenges and want to build a career in high-end model making, we'd love to hear from you.